“How are we to live in this desperate world? Shall we out-scoundrel the scoundrels in abusing our fellow creatures for our own profit, or revel in our good fortune if we’re fortunate, averting our eyes, pretending we don’t notice that our joys are bought at the price of ignoring the hideous misery of the world? Or shall we be a part of that wretchedness, let ourselves be clegged and clodded, one of this heartless life’s hapless victims?...

Had a great planning meeting this morning with John Valdez, Sharon Allen and the new president of MEChA. The U.S. – Mexico Border Coalition conference will be amazing. We are hoping to form a group to do Theatre of the Oppressed work with folks in Ciudad Juarez Mexico – the most violent city in the world.

Our Mission

The Performing Hearts project fosters community dialogue through live events that open people’s hearts, minds and eyes. We build community through shared experience and dialogue about the diverse experiences of marginalized peoples and groups among us and other pressing issues of the day. Our community includes the locality of Palomar College and it’s surroundings, plus the virtuality of all those who engage with us via the blog.